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Eleventh in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Middle linebackers. Many teams in need of defensive ends will find what they are looking for on draft weekend. The 2012 crop of pass rushers is pretty strong, in terms of both top-end talent and depth. And it will need to be as a majority of teams is believed to be in the market for an upgraded pass rush. The best 1. Whitney Mercilus, Illinois, 6-3, 261. He was highly productive, leading the country with 16 sacks and nine forced fumbles. But he left school early, had only one year of solid production and is raw. He needs to develop pass-rush moves. It could take him some time to make an impact, but he has a lot of upside....

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